Chapter IX The Three Brothers Are Disadvantaged in Sending Troops
The next day, Shi Jin held a farewell banquet at the mansion to thank Taiwei Cheng. The generals who participated in the attack on Zhengzhou came to see off Taiwei Su and returned the incense, gold bells, flags, gate flags, ceremonial guards and other items.
, thanked the Taiwei for cooperating in sending the city of Zhengzhou and the Green Forest Army. Shi Jinjiao took a plate of gold and silver and gave it to the Taiwei. Unfortunately, all the people who stayed with the Taiwei were dead. Taiwei Su was leaving this time.
He seemed a little lonely and had no other choice. With the help of Le He, he hired a group of porters in the city to carry the incense items, boarded an official ship returned by Green Forest, and headed back to Bianliang, Tokyo.
It was a very uncomfortable journey for Lieutenant Su to be with these vulgar porters, but he was still glad that not only did he come back alive, but he also got a piece of top-secret information. Even if it was a futile effort, it could be considered a low priority.
All the way down the river, after many twists and turns, the journey was very tiring, and I felt sulky after dealing with the porters and civilians. Su Taiwei no longer had the guest accountant to wait on him, and he no longer had the escort of Yuhou's guards.
, usually he is really aloof, but in the territory of the Green Forest Army, the court's life officer has some tricks up his sleeve, and the porters don't accept his tricks at all. Su Taiwei has to put down his dignity and discuss with the common people in a good manner.
, even so, they are often embarrassed by porters, who have to pay more for freight. If they don't bring money, the porters will work together to put down their burdens and stop walking. Stopping and walking like this, for a short hundred
It took three or four days to walk ten miles. Finally, we reached the territory of Zhongmu in Kaifeng Prefecture. The gold and silver rewarded by Shi Jin were all squeezed out by the people along the way, leaving not a penny in his pocket. Su Taiwei
I was so angry that I only scolded the unruly people, but I dared not speak out. As a scholar, I was no match for those reckless men. After being so frustrated all the way, I was finally picked up by the policemen of Zhongmu County, and then I recovered.
With the majesty and power of the past, the road ahead was smoother. When I arrived in Bianliang, Tokyo, tears of bitterness burst out of my eyes as soon as I saw the Holy Master. After talking about the arrogance of the Green Forest Army, I heard that the Holy Master was angry and frightened.
They were so angry that they dared to intercept the imperial envoy who sent the fragrance in broad daylight and detain the imperial officials. They were so shocked that the Green Forest Army conquered Zhengzhou in one fell swoop, thus opening the door to attack Kyoto. There was no danger to defend.
That day, the Green Forest Army captured Zhengzhou City. The news was sent to Bianliang, Tokyo, on the same day. Fan Rui, the "devil king" who was originally ordered to garrison, rushed to the city. The Green Forest Army's Nine Dragons Upward Flag had already been planted on the top of the city, facing the wind.
Zhaozhan. When the imperial court heard that the city of Zhengzhou had been destroyed, all the civil and military officials were frightened and frightened, and the entire court became precarious and in danger. Cai Jing was so anxious that he suppressed the officials and impeached Fan Rui.
He was slacking off in military affairs and neglecting his duties. He issued three urgent orders in succession, asking Fan Rui to lead a hundred thousand soldiers and horses back through the road and stationed in Zhongmu City. Zhongmu is the last barrier in front of Kaifeng Mansion. Zhongmu City is not tall.
The local garrison is only two to three thousand forbidden troops. If the Green Forest Army attacks by force, they may not be able to withstand it, but this is related to the safety of Kyoto and the survival of the imperial court. Cai Jing asked Fan Rui to reinforce the city day and night and be careful, and at the same time he rushed five hundred miles to recruit big names.
Liang Zhongshu of the government dispatched the fierce general Suo Chao and led one hundred thousand imperial troops to escort him, and at the same time he convened the Privy Council to discuss countermeasures.
The imperial court was in dire straits, and the holy emperor was more like a fire ant. When he heard what Taiwei Su had said about Song Jiang, he immediately became furious. He stood up and cursed: "I have a kind heart, and I owe him a favor, but I don't want him to be a thief."
You are still alive, but you actually have ulterior motives and want to instigate rebellion in my court. Come here! Kill Song Jiang with me and bring him your head!"
"Your Majesty, calm down." Tong Guan originally did not want Song Jiang to live, but he had to agree because of Cai Jing. Now that the emperor is angry, it is a great opportunity to get rid of Song Jiang. At that time, Tong Guan and Song Huizong said: "Song Jiang's ambition is not small, now
The Holy Emperor ensured his safety and only gave him a post as Taiwei Gate. Naturally, he would not use it. When Song Jiang was recruiting people for peace, he brought many accomplices with him. If he was alarmed in this way, he would be tempted to jump over the wall and cause a big trouble. Now,
There are powerful enemies outside, so Kyoto cannot afford to make any mistakes."
"Then what do you think should be done?"
"I'm reporting to you, Your Majesty, I have a plan." Tong Guan said, "Your Majesty can invite him to see you, give him royal food and wine, support him with the holy words, and see what is true and true. The wine is laced with a slow medicine, and the Green Forest Army is about to attack.
, he will definitely show his flaws. If Song Jiang is loyal, it will be too late to save him after retreating from the Green Forest Army. If he really colludes with the Green Forest Army inside and outside, he will definitely be poisoned and die in less than half a month. At that time, his subordinates will be poisoned.
The generals are without a leader, the dragons are without a leader, and the imperial court has no one to blame. At that time, if we use emotion, reason, and gold to lure them, they will surely be able to be used by us, and we may not be able to use our tricks.
Counterattack with the Green Forest Army."
The Holy Master nodded, feeling that what Tong Guan said was very true, so he decreed that it would be done in this way.
Let’s talk about Song Jiang’s heartless break with Chao Gai, and he insisted on bringing a group of brothers to return to the imperial court. He originally wanted to achieve great achievements with his courage and knowledge, but even with these brothers, he dared to challenge Chao Gai in Liangshan.
After a year and a half, the army and horses were strengthened, and they were able to resist the green forest and regain the lost territory. However, they did not expect that after arriving at the court, not only did they have no military power, but they were also given the sinecure of the Taiwei Gate. This was different from the
Compared with the Yuncheng County Supervisor, his official rank was much higher, but his actual power was far inferior, and he felt somewhat depressed. Later, he heard that Chao Gai was furious and offered a reward of tens of thousands of taels for his head, but he had no subordinates.
The soldiers and horses couldn't help but feel a little frightened in their hearts.
On this day, I suddenly heard that the royal wine had arrived from the imperial court, and I hurriedly went out to greet him. After entering the palace, I just started reading the imperial edict. The angel held the royal wine and taught Song Jiang to drink it. Song Jiang also took the royal wine back to persuade the angel, and the angel recommended it.
He had never drank alcohol before, so he declined. After the imperial wine banquet, the angel returned home. Song Jiang prepared a gift and presented it to the angel, but the angel did not accept it and left. After drinking the imperial wine, Song Jiang felt pain in his abdomen from time to time, and he had doubts in his heart, thinking that he was being raped.
He hurriedly spent money to send someone to inquire, and learned that the angel wanted to come to drink. Song Jiang probably guessed that he had fallen into a treacherous plot. The traitors must have mixed the wine with the medicine, so he closed the door and lamented: "I have studied Confucianism since I was a child.
I have been a long-time official, but unfortunately I lost my life to a sinner, and I have never done anything against my will. Today, the emperor listened to the slander and gave me medicine and wine, so why did I offend him?" Song Jiang raised his head and asked, but no one came back. At this time, his lower abdomen felt heavy.
There was a dull pain, and Song Jiang was angry and anxious. He punched his chest violently, feeling even more miserable inside.
【Zhengzhou City】
Shi Jin heard that the officers and soldiers of the imperial court retreated to Zhongmou City, working day and night to make equipment and strengthen the city walls. In particular, in addition to the moat around the city, they also ordered the entire city, old and young, to dig two trenches inside and outside.
Three hundred strides apart. The soldiers and horses of "Devil King" Fan Rui were stationed between the two trenches. They had antlers in front and bundles of arrow feathers behind them. They must have wanted to survive the trenches with the Green Forest Army.
They were killed by random arrows. However, his subordinates, the "Eight-Armed Nezha" Xiang Chong and the "Flying Great Sage" Li Gun, patrolled day and night with two men outside the outer trench.
With this information in hand, Shi Jin suggested that Wu Yong simply rest and reorganize his troops and not rush for a moment. So the whole city prepared their troops and horses, and after resting for three days, they first sent out the three heroes Zhu Biao, Zhu Hu, and Zhu Long.
He took five thousand soldiers and horses to Zhongmu City to find out what was going on.
This was the first time that the three heroes of the Zhu family went on a mission alone. Needless to say, they were overjoyed. Wu Yong and Zhu Wu repeatedly told them not to rush forward and to act with caution. Zhu Biao and the other three agreed and set off early that day with their troops.
The horses left. At noon, they also reached the territory of Zhongmou City. Zhu Long ordered the infantry in front and the cavalry army behind, slowly advancing forward. When the first trench mentioned in the military information could be seen in the distance,
Zhu Long ordered the infantry to take up positions first.
The three heroes of the Zhu family reined their horses in front of the formation. After a short while, they saw two groups of men and horses coming from a distance. The two groups of men and horses were led by a general. The leader of the soldiers and horses on the left was the big man.
A native of Peixian County, Xuzhou, his surname was Xiang and his given name was Chong! Zhu Biao took a closer look and saw that the guy actually made a dough sign, with twenty-four throwing knives on his back, a javelin in his right hand, and a military flag behind him, and wrote: "
"Eight Arms Nezha" are four big characters. The soldier on the right is from Pi County, his surname is Li Minggun! He makes a dough sign with twenty-four javelins on his back; the left hand has a regiment sign, the right hand holds a sword, and behind it is the name "Flying Great Sage"
"The banner with four big characters.
Zhu Biao felt itchy after seeing this, so he waited for the two sides to call for formation, and was the first to kill him. Anyone who wanted to fight could have a fun battle. But who knew that the two Biao troops who came over there did not stand firm, nor did they.
Planning to fight them alone, the two heroes waved their group cards, and then the flying horses rushed up together, leading their troops and horses to roll straight into the Green Forest Army's formation.
The infantry in front could not stop them, and the horsemen in the rear were also frightened by the commotion in front, causing their horses to kick and tail, and galloped away. Zhu Biao looked anxious and became angry from the bottom of his heart. He immediately waved his hand.
They went to resist the enemy with their spears, but the enemy soldiers and horses were holding regiments in one hand, javelins in the other, and some were holding long knives, blocking and slashing, orderly in the chaos, and fighting forward in an orderly manner. Green Forest
Although the soldiers and horses of the army wielded their swords to kill, most of them were blocked by the group cards, and the enemy's swords were often deflected, making it difficult for them to guard against it. As a result, the Green Forest Army's lethality dropped significantly, and the Zhu family
The three heroes fought hard, but it was difficult to save the defeat. In order to reduce the losses, Zhu Hu had to order his troops to retreat thirty or forty miles in desperation.
Zhu Biao was at the back of the team, but he was almost hit by the flying knife of the guy. Zhu Long turned around too late and was hit by a flying knife, which stabbed his horse. In the melee, he had to abandon his horse and run away for his life. He waited until he was about to exit.
When they were outside the city of Zhongmou, Zhu Biao ordered his army and lost half of it. He discussed with his two brothers and planned to send people back to Zhengzhou City to ask for help, but it was just because of his face. The three brothers were worried and suspicious when they saw the sergeant coming to report: "
Where the dust rises on the road to the west, about five thousand troops and horses are arriving!"
When Zhu Biao and others mounted their horses, they saw the flag of the Flying Nine Dragons. The two generals on horseback looked at the flags. One was the leopard-headed Lin Chong, and the other was none other than their master Luan Tingyu.